Water Quality Analytics in the Digital Era: Methods, Models and Management
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water treatment; nanomaterials; micropollutants; pollutants removal; advanced materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water quality data analysis serves multiple essential roles across public health, environmental management, regulatory compliance, and industry operations. Analyzing water quality data allows us to assess whether water is safe for human consumption, recreation, and aquatic life. Utilities, industries, and municipalities use data analysis to demonstrate compliance with local, national, and international standards for drinking water, wastewater discharge, and environmental protection. Water quality analysis informs decisions on water treatment, resource allocation, conservation, and infrastructure investment.
By evaluating long-term trends and detecting anomalies, water managers can identify changes in water quality over time and space, guiding targeted responses before issues escalate. Integrated analysis of water data supports scientific studies, the modeling of pollution sources and impacts, and the development of evidence-based policies for water resource management.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, as well as comprehensive reviews. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Statistical and geospatial analysis of water quality datasets;
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence in water quality monitoring;
- Time series analysis and early warning systems;
- Integration of satellite and in situ water quality data;
- Emerging contaminants and pollution dynamics;
- Data-driven modeling for source identification and water quality management;
- Uncertainty quantification and risk assessment based on water quality data;
- Big data analytics, fusion, and visualization for decision making;
- Challenges and New Developments in Data Integration for Water Quality Management.
We hope this Special Issue will provide a platform for exchanging knowledge, showcasing new, innovative practices, and fostering collaboration across the scientific community working in this field.
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Irina Fierascu
Guest Editor
Dr. Rodica Mihaela Frîncu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- water quality
- pollutants
- micropollutans
- trend analysis
- data analysis
- machine learning
- big data
- water management
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